Roger Wright, Biffa

Biffa warning: waste reporting needs to be taken seriously

As Scottish packaging businesses look towards 2026, Roger Wright, waste strategy & packaging manager at Biffa, says that the policy landscape remains one of...
Square glass jar

Square glass jars offer a new angle to green packs

GREAT packaging design is a constant balancing act between tradition and innovation. Round jars and bottles have long been the standard, offering reliability and...
Paper cups packaging image

Paper under pressure: why testing matters more than ever

Cooper Henderson, director, segment strategy – flexible packaging at Industrial Physics, tells Packaging Scotland why testing matters more than ever GLOBAL demand for paper-based packaging...
Roly Simpson, East Pizzas shows off the packaging

Impressive packs give Edinburgh pizza specialist perfect base to expand into retail

A sourdough pizza restaurant in Edinburgh has marked the start of 2026 by launching a new retail range in strategically designed packaging across 15...
Packaging Innovations & Empack

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 focuses on the future

Packaging Innovations & Empack returns to the NEC Birmingham from February 11-12. The event covers the entire packaging journey, from concept and design to...
Krones UniPure S decanter

Pure bliss: Krones adds decanter technology to portfolio

WITH the new UniPure S, Krones revealed it is expanding its ‘field-proven’ UniPure product family to include high-performance decanters. While the classical UniPure F model...
LVF Packaging truck

LVF Packaging: born under a garden shed

Daniel Coates, business development director at LVF Packaging, tells Packaging Scotland how the company, which recently celebrated 40 years, rose from humble beginnings to...
Minebea Intec weight indicator

Minebea Intec marks UK milestone and vows to stay ahead of the curve on...

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE In 2026, Minebea Intec is marking ten years since relocating to its UK head office in Birmingham. Over the last decade, the manufacturer...
Ceramic products

Automated packaging system proves a ‘win-win’ for tableware manufacturer

COMMERCIAL tableware manufacturer Churchill China has recently re-configured the packaging of its ceramic products to achieve improved protection and reduce the overall packaging content. James...
Clear bottles

DataLase introduces ‘revolutionary’ clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles

LASER printing specialist DataLase has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles. The solution is said to eliminate filmic and paper...